Zelda Kitchens Carter, LPC

Zelda Kitchens Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 21 years of professional experience. She supports clients coping with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression, and she also addresses chronic pain, illness and disability, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of criticism. Zelda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a respectful, client-focused approach to tailor work to each person’s needs and goals, helping clients take concrete steps toward greater confidence, healthier relationships, and improved emotional balance.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she aims to empower clients through steady support and practical strategies. As a seasoned Georgia LPC, Zelda combines long experience with a compassionate style intended to help people move toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Skills-focused work offers practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, teaching techniques such as pacing, relaxation, and activity planning to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Trauma-informed approaches emphasize safety, pacing, and understanding the impact of past harm so that people affected by trauma can process experiences at a manageable pace and rebuild a sense of control. Relationship-focused communication work concentrates on improving listening, expressing needs clearly, and resolving conflict to support healthier connections and navigate transitions such as separation or divorce.

Zelda Kitchens Carter collaborates with clients to determine which therapeutic approach fits best for their concerns, goals, and personal preferences. She helps explore options, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed so the work remains aligned with each client's priorities and pace.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from varied locations and schedules. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, support continuity of care during life changes, and allow for shorter check-ins or full sessions depending on what the client and therapist decide will be most helpful.